Nazir
a surname and given name common in Pakistan
Every Nazir since 1985 — 3,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nazir
Nazir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,071 in 2025 with 202 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 3,961 American babies have been named Nazir. Its peak came in 2024, when 243 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nazir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nazir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 202 | #1,071 |
| 2024 | 243 | #946 |
| 2023 | 210 | #1,043 |
| 2022 | 186 | #1,133 |
| 2021 | 187 | #1,109 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1,080 |
| 2019 | 170 | #1,148 |
| 2018 | 185 | #1,076 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,312 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1,354 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,551 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,522 |
| 2013 | 117 | #1,424 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,425 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1,423 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1,294 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,111 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1,354 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1,186 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1,212 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,030 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1,624 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,251 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,394 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,625 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,444 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,023 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,081 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazir mean?
a surname and given name common in Pakistan
How popular is the name Nazir in 2025?
Nazir ranked #1,071 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 202 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nazir?
3,961 babies have been named Nazir in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nazir most popular?
Nazir peaked in 2024, when 243 newborns received the name.
Is Nazir a boy or girl name?
Nazir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nazir rising or falling?
Nazir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.